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The

Cavaliers Orchestra

A 17 piece Big Band playing music of the SWINGING YEARS

Columbus, Ga.

The Cavaliers Orchestra has a heritage of playing great music throughout the Southern states. Since 1946, thousands of people have enjoyed listening and dancing to the exciting “BIG BAND” sounds of this wonderful professional band.  Their repertoire includes the popular standard songs of the “SWINGING YEARS” as well as some latin, novelties, show tunes, light rock, holiday, jazz and country favorites. 

The 17 piece band is made up of some of the finest musicians in the area and includes 5 Saxes, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar.  Within the band there are 3 male vocalists and a female vocalist.

The Cavaliers Orchestra was formed by Jimmy Fuller in 1946.  Other leaders have included John Beecher, Earl Baker, Orlando DiFabio, John Shur, Frank Robertson, Alan Ramsay, and Mickey Lutrell.  George Corradino has been the leader since 1992.  The band has a library of over 450 songs arranged by some of the most outstanding big band arrangers in the country, 200 of which are fully rehearsed and performed on a regular basis.  They have 5 uniforms from formal to casual and have the highest quality equipment including a sound system, music stands, lighting, and an equipment trailer.  The Cavaliers have recorded two CD’s which have met with much success.

They have played for many outstanding parties and events throughout the southeast including reunions, dances, wedding receptions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, bar mitzvahs, debutante and Mardi Gras balls and other holiday parties.  In addition, the Cavaliers Orchestra has played  for hundreds of company parties, shows, Miss Georgia pageants, dedications, grand openings, and conventions.  They have played for many celebrities, generals, mayors, congressmen, and governors. 

The band has also performed with many great entertainers and bandleaders including Bob Hope, Warren Covington, Billy Butterfield, Wayne King, Doc Severinson, Joe Williams, Dean Hudson, Julius La Rosa and Marilyn May.  They have performed concerts in a variety of venues including local amphitheatres, riverfront events, the Bradley Theatre Ballroom, the Springer and Liberty Theaters, and for the Anniversary Celebration in the Bill Heard Theatre at the Rivercenter for the Performing Arts. 

The orchestra has played in area restaurants and lounges on a regular basis and also plays for many events at the Convention and Trade Center, Civic Center, Callaway Gardens, LaGrange, Ga., Auburn Al., and Fort Benning.  They also have played for many senior citizen events, concerts in the park, charitable and civic benefits, and the Columbus Jazz Society. 

For PRICES and AVAILABLE DATES contact:

George Corradino (706) 323-4649***E-mail: Corradinog@mchsi.com


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